Lion/ Scorpionfish Profiles, Information, Facts, Pictures & Photos
Commonly referred to as Lionfish, Turkeyfish, and many other names, here is a collection of Scorpaenidae family and species photo, identificaton, characteristic, compatibility, feeding, aquarium care, and more profile information to learn about the venomous stinging fishes in this family.
Facts and Information about the Volitans Lionfish (Pterois volitans), including photos, diet, reef tank compatibility and captive care.
From your About Guides Venomous Species Profiles, a photo with an identification, characteristics, and care profile about the poisonous Leaf Scorpionfish found in Hawaiian and other tropical waters.
Information about the the Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus), including: other common names, family, scientific name, identification, characteristics and compatibility, diet and feeding, distribution, habitat and average size.
From your About Guides Poisonous and Venomous Species Profiles, commonly referred to as Lionfishes, here are photos with identification, characteristic, habitat, diet, feeding and other captive aquarium care information about Genus
Pterois Scorpionfishes, which includes
P. sphex, volitan, antennata, radiata, russelli, and
mombasae.
From your About Guides Poisonous and Venomous Species Profiles, photos with an identification, characteristic and care profile about the Hawaiian
Pterois sphex Scorpion or Lionfish, a species that is endemic to the waters of Hawai'i, but is related to other Indo-Pacific
Pterois species.
From PBS's Secrets Of The Ocean Realm - Sea Dwellers section, information about the characteristics of this venomous fish species, including a photo.
From the eMedicine web site, the Family
Scorpaenidae represents a large array of fish, characterized by the ability to envenomate with various types of specialized spines. Learn about how these animals inject their vemon and what you can do if a mishap occurs.
A member of the
Scorpaenidae family, from the Arabian Wildlife Magazine's Past Issues Archive here is detailed information about the poisonous Stone Fish, including a drawing and first-aid methods for treating a painful sting. The first aid tips can be used for treating other marine animals stings as well.
